Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following section(s) of people enjoyed the rights declared by the US declaration of independence initially?

• A. Whites only
• B. White males only
• C. All adults
• D. All male adults only

Answer 1

The correct option is B White males only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The rights guranteed by the US declaration of independence such as the rights of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness, were initially applicable to only white males and not to women or people of colour. The English Magna Carta also granted rights and protection only to barons or the upper class of the society.